All This Huckey is a band which formed in 2014 and will be releasing a five-song EP entitled Home Stockholm. The music is a palatable mix of genres like folk, rock and more. Their music is emotive, often dynamic with vocal performances that provide the emotional anchor to the songs.
Take for instance the opener “Stockholm” which has an Americana rock vibe going on not too far from Tom Petty. There is however a dichotomy between the vocals. The first singer sounds a lot closer to Tom Waits or Leonard Cohen with a deep baritone but the other vocalist has a higher register that cuts through the mix. The juxtaposition works and proves to be a solid opener for the band. Next up is “Comrade II.” The mood is a lighter here and with a folk infused feel. There is a hint of Fleet Foxes but perhaps a little more pop oriented in a number of ways. The minimalist approach between the guitar and drums during the first verse leaves a lot of space for the vocals to soar. Towards the end of the song we get a crescendo built on the same riff but with more instrumentations and power. “Dunkirk” could be the arguable highlight. It felt like the most dynamic and fleshed out song in a number of ways. It starts off with sparse guitar and this almost stoic sounding vocal performance. Hypnotic guitar and hi-hat enter and go into this prog rock section where the band starts to jam out. It sounds slick but they don’t overdo it and quickly get back into the quiet verse where the vocals are the main element. The song closes with a somewhat classic sounding guitar solo not far from something you might hear from Pink Floyd. “One Of These Things” felt like a walk in the park. It’s pretty catchy, not all that intense and sort of chill all things considered. They close with another highlight “Ring Buoy.” There is a spaghetti western feel to this song. The vocal melodies are great are as the instrumental aspects. Home Stockholm is an eclectic EP. The band showcases a lot of different approaches to creating a song which made this a fun ride. Recommended.
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